Foccacia with Garlic, olives and tomatoes recipe

Sure, here’s a simple recipe for focaccia with garlic, olives, and tomatoes:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 3 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 cups (300ml) warm water
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

For the toppings:

• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• Fresh rosemary leaves
• Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
• Extra olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix warm water with sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Stir the mixture until it comes together into a dough. Turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, you can use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment.
4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
5. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Punch down the risen dough and transfer it to a lightly oiled baking sheet. Press the dough into a rectangular shape.
6. Use your fingers to make dimples all over the surface of the dough. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with sliced garlic, olives, cherry tomatoes, rosemary leaves, and coarse sea salt.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your delicious homemade focaccia with garlic, olives, and tomatoes!